The University of Hull is working in close partnership with Hull 4 Heroes to deliver a programme that is tailored for the specific career development potential of veterans and their family members (veterans’ partners and children of veterans over the age of 18 not in full-time education), enabling them to leverage their experience, skills, and interests to embark on a new career.
Helen Skinner, Armed Forces Hub Manager, said: “We are excited to be partnering with the University of Hull on this exciting new course. Sometimes, people leaving the forces do not see their transferable skills and the benefits they can bring to a workplace. This bespoke course will allow veterans and their family members to identify their skills and offer an insight into career paths they may not have considered available to them.”
The University of Hull-Hull 4 Heroes’ Veterans Career Transition programme, which will be delivered on campus at the University of Hull and Hull 4 Heroes, will provide a thorough foundation for preparing participants to enter the workforce outside of the armed forces. It will support them in identifying suitable opportunities for fulfilling careers, and pathways to achieve these. The programme will include:
- Skill identification and development: this will help participants identify the valuable skills and abilities they have cultivated through their careers in the armed forces, such as decision-making, leadership, analytical thinking, logistics, teaching, teamwork, medical care, innovation, originality, stress tolerance, resilience.
- Career pathways: Participants will explore career opportunities outside of the armed forces that align with their interests and strengths.
- Practical support: The programme includes training in CV writing, interview skills, presentation skills, research skills and exploring career opportunities in the region.
Participants will also gain exposure to a wide range of occupational opportunities through Hull 4 Heroes’ extensive occupational connections in various workplace environments; and the University of Hull’s breadth of expertise in business.
The project forms part of the national government-backed employment scheme for veterans and their families, OP PROSPER. The government scheme, which is designed to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for ex-service personnel and their families across the UK, is aimed at encouraging businesses to employ veterans in areas such as cyber, digital, manufacturing, energy, and financial and professional services.